Boris Liberman wrote:
Hi!
She remains in the hospital this evening. They have run the gamut of
tests since yesterday. EKG, blood work, spleen, thyroid, chest x-ray
and CAT scan this afternoon all showing nothing abnormal. They still
do not know what is wrong with her though. The infectious disease
specialist was the last doctor today to examine her and his only take
on it is that perhaps is some sort of viral infection. He said that
he has seen a few patients recently with similar symptoms.
Nicole looked better today, but was still suffering the headaches and
her blood pressure still would drop pretty far when she stands up.
They are going to keep her another night at least maybe have some
sort of prognosis tomorrow. Now that they were able to rule several
things out they were able to give her some pain medication so she was
able to get some good rest tonight. We continue to remain faithful
that her health will be fully restored.
Though I don't actually had the pleasure of meeting any of you folks,
I consider you all to be friends. Again, thank you for your prayers
and encouragement. And may God bless you and your families.
Local (Israeli) medicine maintains that if one has a viral infection
only rest and pain killers (if necessary) are worth it. Otherwise, the
patient has to heal themselves... I don't subscribe to this just like I
don't subscribe to many local opinions...
Up to you, Boris, but the facts are, the only thing that reliably kills
a virus in the human body is heat.
That's why fevers are best tolerated if at all possible, and they stay
reasonably low. A relatively low grade fever (102-103° F) will make the
virus count plummet. Keep it long enough (a few days) and the virii die out!
There are other "medicines," but they are harmful to the body.
A fever is the body's way of killing viruses, and it works! Simple fact.
keith
Nonetheless, if your daughter
is starting to feel better, it is evidently a good sign.
Pass her our best wishes and hopes that she'll keep improving.
Boris
